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Pre-Startup Package

Pre-Startup Package

Supports would-be entrepreneurs in Korea with commercialization guidance and early innovation funding before formal company launch.

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About

The Pre-Startup Package (예비창업패키지) is an annual program administered by the Korea Institute of Startup and Entrepreneurship Development (KISED) that provides commercialization funding to pre-entrepreneurs — individuals with technology-based startup ideas who have not yet registered a company. The 2025 cycle allocated a total budget of KRW 49 billion to support approximately 748 recipients, with per…

What this grant funds

Korean pre-entrepreneurs with technology-based startup ideas seeking commercialization funding for prototypes, IP acquisition, and MVP development.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.â‚©49B
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.kised.or.kr